Definitions
Mukarirano: Evading responsibility or shifting blame to others instead of taking action.
Translation
Shifting responsibility led to the mother-in-law’s death during a time of hunger.
Application
When people avoid responsibility and argue over who should act, valuable time is lost and serious harm can result. This saying warns against inaction caused by blame-shifting, especially in urgent situations.
Similar Proverbs
Mukarirano wakapisa umba.